I'm thinking a bit more about you and this post :) I hope that this is
helpful to everyone that finds those "bumps" that Copaxone causes
helpful. When I first started taking Copaxone I was told to use the
ice pack prior to injection. Now they say to use the heating pad to
open the skin/tissue/cells for the medicine. I've noticed that I have
minor skin irritation now if anything at all. The heat or warmth is far
better. It is also VERY important that you do move around in your injection sites.. How I do this is by going clockwise. Right thigh, right hip, right
arm, left arm, left hip, stomach, left thigh & so on... Speak to Shared Solutions
though. They will send you a booklet to give you the sites & other ideas. Write it
onyourcalendarcauseIknowI'mforgetful:P Missy Shared Solutions can also set up a nurse to come out to you to show you how to
do the injection. The autoject (injection pen) is sooo much easier as well. They
can obtain this for you by contacting your neurologist for you. I've never had to pre -medicate. Speak to your doctor before doing so.
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